Zion–Mount Carmel Highway

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Zion–Mount Carmel Highway is a scenic roadway in Zion National Park, Utah, known for its dramatic canyon views, tunnels, and access to notable rock formations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain highway
road in the United States
scenic roadway
builtBy U.S. National Park Service
connects Mount Carmel Junction
Zion Canyon
east entrance of Zion National Park
constructionStartDate 1920s
country United States
hasFeature elevation change between canyon floor and east plateau
narrow roadway sections
sharp curves
hasMaximumVehicleHeightRestriction for large vehicles in Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel
hasParkingAreas designated pullouts and viewpoints
hasStructure Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel
smaller vehicular tunnels
hasToll park entrance fee required
hasViewOf Zion Canyon
towering sandstone cliffs
knownFor access to hiking trailheads
dramatic canyon views
rock formations
scenic overlooks
steep switchbacks
locatedIn Kane County, Utah
Utah
Washington County, Utah
Zion National Park
maintainedBy U.S. National Park Service
openingDate 1930
partOf Utah State Route 9
Zion National Park road system
passesNear Checkerboard Mesa
Great Arch of Zion
Pine Creek Canyon
passesThrough Navajo Sandstone formations
linked to: Navajo Sandstone
regulation commercial vehicle restrictions in tunnel
oversize vehicle escort requirements in tunnel
roadSurface paved
seasonalCondition subject to occasional closures due to rockfall or weather
speedLimit reduced within Zion National Park
touristAttraction major scenic drive in Zion National Park
usedFor park access
sightseeing
tourism

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Checkerboard Mesa isNear Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel partOf Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel hasNearbyFeature Zion–Mount Carmel Highway switchbacks
linked to: Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
East Entrance connectedBy Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Canyon Overlook Trail accessedFrom Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Canyon Overlook partOf Zion-Mount Carmel Highway area
linked to: Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion National Park east entrance station locatedOn Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion National Park east entrance station accesses Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
South Entrance of Zion National Park givesAccessTo Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Zion–Mount Carmel Scenic Byway partOf Zion–Mount Carmel Highway
Mount Carmel Junction, Utah hasRoadAccessTo Zion–Mount Carmel Highway